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AsiaOne
3 days ago
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Ex-Mediacorp actress Le Yao makes introspective post after Ian Fang's conviction, Entertainment News
Former Mediacorp actress Le Yao has made an introspective post after Ian Fang was sentenced to jail for sexual offences against a minor. In an Instagram post today (May 20), the 42-year-old, also known as Zully Le, wrote that celebrity status is a "double-edged sword". "You want to enjoy the benefits from the limelight but don't set strict standards for yourself? You want to have social influence and make a lot of money, but don't obey the law and be a good citizen?" she added. "It's impossible to be so greedy as to 'have it all'." Le Yao wrote that she had recently read some local news that made her emotional. Though she did not mention Ian by name in her post, she later told 8World that it was because of his conviction. The 35-year-old former Mediacorp actor pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl under 16. Three similar charges were taken into consideration for sentencing, along with one count of obstructing justice and one count of stalking. He received 40 months' jail on May 19, with his sentence expected to start in June. Ian was an acting teacher with a modelling school during the time of his offences, where he was teaching children aged four to 14. "Every adult is a role model and mentor for the younger generation. Children will look at things naively and believe in their teachers," Le Yao wrote. "Parents also teach them this way: Listen to teachers. "So as a practitioner in the education industry and a mother, I firmly resist people with bad morals entering the education industry. " Le Yao pursued a diploma in the Teaching Chinese Language course at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2010 and currently teaches at a speech and drama centre. She added that people may firstly "not have the professional knowledge to teach" but secondly, if they have "bad conduct", they should avoid the industry to "not bring irreparable harm to the new generation of young people". [embed] Le Yao started her showbiz career with Mediacorp after placing as a finalist in Star Search 2001. Her acting credits include The Unbeatables III (2002), Holland V (2003), The Oath (2011) and My Friends from Afar (2017). This article has been edited for clarity. [[nid:717963]] drimac@
AsiaOne
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Ex-Mediacorp actress Le Yao condemns Ian Fang: 'You want the benefits from the limelight but don't set strict standards for yourself?'
Former Mediacorp actress Le Yao has condemned Ian Fang after the latter was sentenced to jail for sexual offences against a minor. In a scathing Instagram post today (May 20), the 42-year-old, also known as Zully Le, wrote that celebrity status is a "double-edged sword". "You want to enjoy the benefits from the limelight but don't set strict standards for yourself? You want to have social influence and make a lot of money, but don't obey the law and be a good citizen?" she added. "It's impossible to be so greedy as to 'have it all'." Le Yao wrote that she had recently read some local news that made her emotional. Though she did not mention Ian by name in her post, she later confirmed to 8World that she was referring to him. The 35-year-old former Mediacorp actor pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl under 16. Three similar charges were taken into consideration for sentencing, along with one count of obstructing justice and one count of stalking. He received 40 months' jail on May 19, with his sentence expected to start in June. Le Yao, who hails from Shanghai like Ian, also touched on Ian's role as an acting teacher with a modelling school during the time of his offences, where he was teaching children aged four to 14. "Every adult is a role model and mentor for the younger generation. Children will look at things naively and believe in their teachers," Le Yao wrote. "Parents also teach them this way: Listen to teachers. "So as a practitioner in the education industry and a mother, I firmly resist people with bad morals entering the education industry. " Le Yao pursued a diploma in the Teaching Chinese Language course at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2010 and currently teaches at a speech and drama centre. She added that people may firstly "not have the professional knowledge to teach" but secondly, if they have "bad conduct", they should avoid the industry to "not bring irreparable harm to the new generation of young people". [embed] Le Yao started her showbiz career with Mediacorp after placing as a finalist in Star Search 2001. Her acting credits include The Unbeatables III (2002), Holland V (2003), The Oath (2011) and My Friends from Afar (2017). [[nid:717963]] drimac@
CNA
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Which Emerald Hill stars stole the spotlight and viewers' hearts?
If you have been following the hit blockbuster drama Emerald Hill religiously, you would definitely understand what we mean when we say it has been an emotional rollercoaster. We're not going to lie. We have been every bit as invested in the story, impatiently waiting (darn those cliffhanger endings) for new episodes every Monday. Which cast members had us ranting in group chats, shouting at our screens and sparking heated conversations during mealtimes and gatherings? Here are the stars who stole the spotlight and our hearts. And also that last piece of nyonya kueh. CHEN LIPING AS AH ZHU The 59-year-old delivered both laughs and heart as Ah Zhu, a con artist and compulsive gambler who raises kid Xinniang before giving her to the Zhang family. Though some critics have whispered that Chen's portrayal is simply a rehash of her past iconic characters, like Mo Wanwan in Holland V, we beg to differ. IVORY CHIA AS YOUNG XINNIANG The nine-year-old had viewers in her palm the second she came on screen as kid Xinniang. Her now iconic scene of her crying 'nya nya' after her adoptive mum (Chen Liping) leaves her with the Zhang family is why she will most definitely win the Young Talent Award at the next Star Awards. DAWN YEOH AS KANG SI LI Did anyone see this coming? Before Emerald Hill, we definitely didn't expect Dawn Yeoh to wow us but the 38-year-old proved everyone wrong with her portrayal of the shrilly, s*** stirring third daughter-in-law. She's the villain everyone loves to hate, which means she's doing something right. CHANTALLE NG AS ZHANG AN NA We knew Chantalle Ng was going to play evil in the drama but we sure didn't expect Zhang An Na to be this evil. We have friends who admit they're so done with the character, they would fast forward the scene whenever she comes on. If that's not praise for Ng's acting, we don't know what is. JESSECA LIU AS LI SHU QIN Let it be known that from hence on, Liu will be known as only Er Shao Nai Nai. JUIN TEH AS YAN JIE As Er Shao Nai Nai's faithful majie Yan Jie, Teh has displayed range and more so than anyone else, become the show's anchor and most comforting presence. Who doesn't love a good sidekick?
